Nature-Based & Cultural Attractions
An age-old Lapp and Sámi dwelling place where reindeer husbandry, handicraft and the joiku tradition still flourish.
Enontekiö has 350 fells, 825 lakes, 200 kilometres of ski trails, 600 kilometres of snowmobile trails and 227 species of birds. Hetta is an age-old Lapp and Sámi dwelling place where traditional culture, centred on reindeer husbandry for the last few hundred years, is still very much alive. Handicraft skills pass down the generations and the Joiku, the traditional Sámi lyric poem, continues to flourish.
- Age-old Lapp and Sámi cultural area centred on reindeer husbandry
- Living joiku (Sámi lyric poem) tradition
- Jyppyrävaara Hill look-out over Hetta and the fells
- Lake Ounasjärvi - source of the free-flowing River Ounasjoki
Living with the seasons
We live in firm connection with nature, and Lapland's 8 distinct seasons reshape daily life. What is possible outdoors varies as much with the seasons as the rhythm of the husky farm, so choose wisely between deep winter, late winter, spring, early summer, summer, late summer, autumn and early winter.
Jyppyrävaara Hill and Lake Ounasjärvi
The best viewpoint on the area's natural features is the look-out atop Jyppyrävaara Hill, where the village and fell landscape astound visitors time after time. The hill's pine forest is dotted with birch, aspen and mountain ash, with only a few lone spruce, as the northern growth line of spruce lies 20 km south. Lake Ounasjärvi, between the Pallas-Ounastunturi fell-chain and Hetta, is the source of the River Ounasjoki, one of Lapland's longest free-flowing rivers.
Bird WatchingEnontekio's birdlife through the year, from the waders out on the mires to the raptors of the open fell, and when to look for them.
Collecting MushroomsThanks to the pure Arctic air, the wild mushrooms of Enontekiö are pure and aromatic, ready for gathering in late summer and autumn.
Fishing in EnontekiöA year-round fisherman's paradise of crystal-clear lakes and sparkling mountain rivers, with salmon, grayling, whitefish and trout to be caught.
Freedom to RoamFinland's "Everyman's Rights" let everyone roam the countryside, forage, and fish with a line and rod - respectfully, since Arctic nature is fragile.
Gathering BerriesCloudberries, blueberries and lingonberries abound - Enontekiö's wild berries are pure and aromatic, ripe for picking in late summer and autumn.
Hunting in EnontekiöHunting and game management in Enontekiö, run by Metsähallitus on a principle of sustainable development, with willow grouse, hare and waterfowl as the main game.Planning a trip this far north?
We have lived and guided here since 2008 - ask us anything about the area.